3 Tactics to Negotiate Your Real Estate Agent's Commission
Are you unhappy with your real estate agent’s commission?
Good news!
You can always negotiate that number.
If your agent claims it’s non-negotiable, it might be a good idea to find someone else to work with.
At Momentum Offers, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Jacksonville for quite some time, so we’re quite familiar with this process.
Here are three things you can use as leverage to negotiate with your agent:
Home Desirability: If your home is in a highly desirable neighborhood or falls within an ideal price range for buyers, it will likely sell quickly. This means you might be able to negotiate a lower commission since the agent’s job will be easier.
Price Point: The higher the value of your home, the more your agent stands to earn, even with a slightly lower commission rate. If your home is of high value, it’s worth asking the agent if they can reduce their commission.
Time of Year: When you sell your home matters. If you sell during peak seasons (summer), you might be able to negotiate a better commission rate. In contrast, selling during off-peak seasons (winter) might reduce your leverage.
We hope this helps! If you’d rather sell your house as-is for a fair cash price, give us a call at (904) 570-1216! We can close in as little as two weeks and we’ll cover all closing costs!
